The book is good for reference, with just enough detail to be useful in every topic ofmaterials science. You don't normally find atomic structure, microscopy, dislocation theory and fracture mechanics in one volume. It even has basic thermodynamics and diffusion. BUT because it attempts to be comprehensive, it doesn't have enough room to go into depth in all the topics.
I think this book should be titled "Introduction to Materials Science, before the nano-polymer revolution." I think it would be a better title.
I think this is how the book was written:
1. Take a intro to materials book
2. take out electro-opti-magnetic properties
3. add fracture mechanics.
4. make it thicker.
If you want to learn the subject, I think there are better books that are easier to read. But if you want to pull it off your shelf to read bits and pieces, this is pretty good.
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